2003 Mazda MAZDA6 electrical problems

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Electrical · 167,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 87,200 miles · HI

Bought a 2003 mazda 6 last year, my tachometer kept going crazy and the car would die out. I took it to good year, 3 codes came up. They changed the cam shaft sensor and the egr valve. That didn't fix the problem, good year took the parts out, put mine back in and told me to take it to a mazda dealership. I took it to mazda, they told me I had to change my PCM because it was shorting out, and my egr valve and that should take care of the problem. They quoted me 2k dollars for everything. I asked them how much they were charging for the parts, they told me 1100 for the PCM and 200 for the egr, the rest was labor. As the service advisor quoted me prices, I told her I can buy a PCM online for 145. She said, yes, you can do that, but we won't warranty the job because it's not our part. I told them are you sure that will take care of the problem? They said yes. I told them okay fine! Constantly calling the dealership for 2 weeks asking when I was going to get my car back, they gave me a loaner. I had that for a week, so they had my car a total of 3 weeks. Finally I called again, I asked them what's going on with my car. They told me, I need a new engine. I was like what? What happened to 2k will take care of the problem? They said no, there's too much sludge in the engine, you need a new one. Upset, I'm already in for 2k and now they want me to spend another 5k for a new engine. Mind you, I was already hesitant because of the price of the PCM. Any way, service advisor tells me, I can buy a new/used engine online for 500 and have them change it. I told them that was the whole reason, I didn't buy the PCM online!I was told you wouldn't warranty it, now you want me to buy one online? I went to the dealership, picked up my car, still the same problem. I'm not the only one,see link ... Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpkzphe4sbi or www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6foaybw_5k.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · DE

My vehicle has been having an issue with the throttle position sensor. As well as the PCM, usually connected as noted by my mechanic. 3 things can come from this he said. I could be having an issue with the gas pedal, the computer, or I need a new throttle body. From my understanding so far the issue causes the computer to incorrectly read, causing the check engine light as well as a few others to abruptly turn on while car is in full motion, for me this is typically at 55 MPH. The car then looses the ability to properly accelerate, or decelerate. I have to quickly pull my car to the shoulder, put in park while the car seems to be lurching forward, and turn off the engine. If I do not do this quick enough the engine begins to rev high and low continuously. My RPM gauge bounces around as it is doing so. After leaving the car off for a few moments I can then restart. My check engine light will now stay on for about 50 miles and turn itself off. Once the light has gone off usually within 15 miles my car will do it all over again. After calling my dealer, because I still owe 2 more years of payment on the car, I am told that they can fix it if I have my warranty intact. Unfortunately it has run out as of july. The part alone from the dealership is $700. Why is there no recall on this issue if so many people are having it?

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Electrical · 164,354 miles · IN

Driving at approximately 60 MPH on a state highway, the vehicle suddenly went into limp mode. From the sudden jump into limp mode, a multi-car accident was narrowly avoided. This is definitely a safety concern. Thankful nobody was hurt.

Filed Apr 2, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 82,000 miles · CA

On several models of mazda 6's mazda has issued a tsb for the problem which is a defective throttle position sensor. I have read thousands of complaints by consumers. Mazda has made a new part yet not recalled the old part. When this part fails you lose all acceleration power to the vehicle. The way to reset this is to turn off the motor and turn it right back on. I was driving on a two-lane highway crossed over the broken double yellow line to pass another vehicle when this defective part failed and I lost all acceleration. Thankfully, I had just enough time to be able to allow the same car I was passing to pass me and I pulled off the roadway. The car worked fine for the rest of that trip it occurred again on the freeway in the fast lane. I contacted mazda corporate customer care they advised me that they were aware of the issue but had not issued a recall at this time.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda 6. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and hesitated without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the failure was related to the engine, which was replaced. In addition, the vehicle would shift roughly from first to second gear. He experienced failure with the exterior lights and the window operating mechanisms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. The technician stated that the aftermarket electronic components were possibly the causes of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the following components: alternator, battery, exterior lights, and four window operating mechanisms. Also, the computer module, transmission, and air conditioner modules were replaced. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 94,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Electrical, Transmission · TX

My car has had all of it's routine maintenance done. At 30k I had to replace the transmission at 20 I had to replace the alternator. At 60k I have had to replace the transmission again! At 60k I had to replace a transaxle something or another . Now at 66k it is doing all of the same things that it was doing before the transmissions went out, and it's because "I need a new air filter, spark plugs, and fuel filter" the car jerks very hard when slowing down on the freeway the RPM race, like it won't gear down. When I put it in park it's as if I am pressing the gas pedal down and revving the engine. But the car is in park, and there is no pressure on the gas pedal what so ever! I hate this car, and recommend no one to buy one! I will be voicing my opinion of the car in the car windows, and telling everyone I know about the poor quality of this car. You would think that paying 27k for a vehicle that it would last!

Filed Jan 25, 2006 · Electrical · IA

Multiple problems from carousel motors highway 1 west, iowa city iowa 52246. 319‑354‑2550 while changing oil they disconnected a hose which another dealer was able to find and repair. While talking the car in and having it in their possession it received $3,000 damage. They could not diagnose the problem in over 20 days. Next they put a fuse box door cover on under warranty. In doing so they removed the sill cover on the driver's side. When they replaced the sill cover the drove the lock downs on the cover through the wiring harness. Oblivious to what the had done they blamed me for the damage to the vehicle. Carousel motors should not have a mazda franchise. It is not for the seemingly obvious reasons as stated but for the fact that a mr. Pat linn the general manager for the dealership has called my place of employment raking me through the dirt to my manager at work to complain about me to my boss. He has turned this into a personal matter and not a business matter. Is this a reaction of an adult? His owner needs to lock his heals together, release him from his possition, and have the dealership appologize for his misuse of his position. Harrassment and slander are not and will not be tollerated. Please forward this to mazda .

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · NE · fire

The car got stuck in a mixture of mud and snow. During the effort to get the car unstuck there was a spark inside of the car on the drivers side. The occupants of the car exited the car and found that there were flames shooting out from underneath the front of the vehicle. They were unable to stop the fire at that point and the car has been burned to nothing. I feel that there needs to be some kind of investigation as to why the car started on fire especially when it was stuck mostly in snow.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Body, Brakes · IL

The clutch has begun to fail. The dealer indicated that it would be five months before one became available. *nm the clutch, starter, cd changer, and panel cover were defective. There was rust on the door sashes. There was a smell from the exhaust that entered the vehicle, there were vibrations and rattles in the door, which had been adjusted. There were problems with the master cylinder and the leaking fuel sender unit in the gas tank. The starter would grind and the clutch shuddered. *sc